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Verseuse en bronze, jue Fin de la dynastie Shang / début de la dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Archaic bronze
le corps cylindrique reposant sur trois pieds en forme de lames, la panse moulée d'un décor en intaglio de deux masques taotie sur fond de leiwen, et rehaussée de trois bandes verticales en relief, le bec verseur encadré par deux appendices, la bordure opposée se terminant en pointe
Exhibited
Acquired in China in the late 1940s.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Literature
Willem van Heusden, Ancient Chinese Bronzes of the Shang and Chou Dynasties. An illustrated Catalogue of the Van Heusden Collection with a historical Introduction by Willem van Heusden, Tokyo, 1952, pl. VIII.
Condition
One leg broken in two parts and restored. A ca. 5 cm wide crescent-shaped piece broken off the pointed side of the rim and restored.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."